Andis Foundation Inc
Andis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Created in 2015, it supports programs intended to build strong families, help children thrive, and strengthen communities through education and development.
Andis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Andis Foundation Inc gave $209K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,600
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,023
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,700,746
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andis Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Interested organizations whose missions match the foundation’s should submit a letter of intent describing what they are requesting and why. The foundation’s website asks the letter to cover the organization’s mission, who it serves, the problem it addresses, outcomes tracked, and the funding request. Applicants invited to proceed may be asked for organizational qualifications, a board list, an organizational budget, financial statements, and an IRS 501(c)(3) letter. The foundation states that awards must support its mission of building strong families, developing thriving kids, and fostering vibrant community, with a focus on Racine County and southeastern Wisconsin.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists the second Wednesday in February and August. The website describes two annual LOI cycles—May 16 through November 15 and November 16 through May 15—and says invited applicants must submit a full application by February 14 for the Spring cycle or August 15 for the Fall cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists the second Wednesday in February and August.
- Contact
Application contact: Pat Woehrer
Mailing address: PO Box 1222, Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: (262) 754-2799
Email: foundation@andis.org
Website: https://www.andis.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way (Racine WI) ($66K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 120 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its giving focuses on Racine County and southeastern Wisconsin. In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin; other reported recipient states were Missouri (12%), California (5%), Washington (5%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2023) to $272K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way (Racine WI) Racine, WI | Unrestricted Operating Funds | $45,500 |
| Pawsperity Inc Kansas City, MO | General Operations & Programs | $25,000 |
| United Way (Racine WI) Racine, WI | LIFT | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association (Racine) Racine, WI | Geo Bray Neighborhood Center Operations | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Inc Madison, WI | Livestock Judging Programs | $15,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Racine County Racine, WI | Youth, Teen and Family Programs | $10,000 |
| United Animal Nations DBA Redrover Sacramento, CA | Programs | $10,000 |
| Securefutures Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Money Coach Racine | $10,000 |
| Stronger Families Bellevue, WA | General Programs | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Programs | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,700,746 | $151,207 | $283,781 | $208,600 | 26 | $237,778 | $104,854 | $148,239 |
| 2023 | $2,843,801 | $89,846 | $210,493 | $138,635 | 20 | $164,970 | $44,323 | $141,230 |
| 2022 | $2,965,238 | $139,445 | $359,598 | $226,459 | 28 | $300,750 | $41,735 | $152,674 |
| 2021 | $3,185,986 | $765,047 | $332,414 | $254,500 | 25 | $279,851 | $463,934 | $167,809 |
| 2020 | $2,752,542 | $280,888 | $338,363 | $272,450 | 21 | — | $42,669 | $143,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help build strong families and develop thriving kids, which it believes contributes to a more vibrant community. Its giving priorities include youth development and mentorship, family relationships and parenting support, and programs addressing addiction and mental health issues.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Pawsperity describes its mission as helping parents become self-sustaining through parenting support, life skills, and job training. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation says it invests in the positive development of 4-H youth. SecureFutures provides financial-literacy programs and resources for students, while Stronger Families works to bring relationship skills to military members, veterans, and first responders. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $208,600. Grants ranged from $200 to $45,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $45,500 to United Way (Racine WI) for unrestricted operating funds; $25,000 to Pawsperity Inc for general operations and programs; $20,000 to United Way (Racine WI) for LIFT; and $20,000 to the Young Men’s Christian Association (Racine) for Geo Bray Neighborhood Center operations. Other notable awards included $15,000 to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation for livestock judging programs and $10,000 each to NAMI Racine County, RedRover, SecureFutures Foundation, and Stronger Families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Andis Bishop as president and secretary, Matthew K Andis as vice president and treasurer, and Nathan Johnson as director.
Andis Foundation Inc is led by Laura Andis Bishop, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Andis Bishop
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew K. Andis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andis Foundation Inc
How much does Andis Foundation Inc give each year?
Andis Foundation Inc gave $209K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 20 grants.
What is Andis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Andis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,023, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andis Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Andis Foundation Inc give grants?
Andis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (12%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Racine, WI (10 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Andis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Andis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Andis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way (Racine WI) ($65,500 across 2 grants), Pawsperity Inc ($25,000) and Young Mens Christian Association (Racine) ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andis Foundation Inc?
Andis Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help build strong families and develop thriving kids, which it believes contributes to a more vibrant community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andis Foundation Inc?
Interested organizations whose missions match the foundation’s should submit a letter of intent describing what they are requesting and why. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Andis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3885242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Andis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/andis-foundation-inc-morg_5ecfebcd3fdd42a3b210e4081cf094a4
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